However, Huddersfield head coach Paul Anderson’s attempt to get full-back or three-quarter Naughton, who started his professional career with Bradford Bulls (signing a three-year contract in November 2012), has been foiled as Hull coach Lee Radford decided not to let the player leave the KC Stadium.

Naughton made his first-team debut for the Bulls in the final game of the 2013 Super League season against the Giants and – after a season playing for Sydney Roosters’ Under 20s side – he signed a one-year contract with Hull FC to return to the Super League.